Itinerary
- Day 1
Monte Carlo
Your private chauffeur picks you up and takes you to your hotel in Monte Carlo for check-in. Once you've settled in, head down to Fontvieille marina for dinner with views of the water. Later this evening, you'll drive along the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit and stop by Grimaldi Palace to see where the royal family lives.
- Meals
- Dinner (Waterside dinner at Fontvieille marina)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing of Monaco - Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit, Grimaldi Palace, old town, yacht-filled harbor, and cathedral
Landmarks Grimaldi Palace Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit Fontvieille Marina - Day 2
Nice
This morning you'll head to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and tour Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild with a local guide who'll share the history behind this opulent estate. From there, it's on to Nice where you'll walk through the winding streets of Old Nice, check out the opera house and St. Reparate Cathedral, then spend time at the Cours Saleya food market. Try some local socca, a chickpea crepe that's a Nice specialty.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the opulent Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and its gardens
- Walk through Old Nice with Local Expert - Opera, antique market, and St. Reparate Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Taste socca at the colorful food market on Cours Saleya
Landmarks Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild St. Reparate Cathedral Nice Opera House Cours Saleya 
- Day 3
Saint-Tropez
You'll head to Saint-Tropez today to experience the 1950s glamour still present here. A local expert shows you around the boutiques and old town, and you'll see all the yachts in the marina. Later, grab a Tarte Tropézienne, the famous custard pastry with a sugar crust, at the bakery where it was first created back in 1955.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Saint-Tropez - Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption landmark and colorful bell tower
- Taste local Saint-Tropez tart pastry at the bakery where it was first created
Landmarks Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption - Day 4
Aix-en-Provence
You're in Aix-en-Provence today with a local guide who walks you along Cours Mirabeau, the tree-lined boulevard where artist Paul Cézanne used to stroll. Stop for a French pastry and coffee at one of the grand residences here. In the afternoon, you'll visit Château La Coste where you can choose between an art walk through the grounds or a wine-tasting experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of ancient Roman town Aix-en-Provence with Local Expert
- Walk along Cours Mirabeau in the footsteps of Paul Cézanne
- French pastry and coffee at prestigious residence
- Château La Coste - Guided Art Walk among olive groves and woods with modern artist installations
- Château La Coste - Wine tasting of organic wines
Landmarks Cours Mirabeau Château La Coste - Day 5
Cassis
Start your day slowly with breakfast in bed if you'd like. Spend the morning strolling or cycling through the château gardens, and maybe play pétanque or relax by the pool. Later, you'll travel to Cassis and board a private cruise through Calanques National Park, passing limestone cliffs and hidden coves. Dinner features fresh seafood as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in bed available (Relaxed Start option)), Dinner (Divine seafood dinner in the charming fishing village of Cassis)
Included Activities
- Private cruise through Calanques National Park - towering limestone cliffs, fjord-like inlets, and hidden beaches
- Gourmet seafood dinner in Cassis
Optional Activities
- Stroll or cycle through Château gardens
- Play pétanque
- Lounge poolside
Landmarks Calanques National Park 
- Day 6
Cavaillon
Browse the stalls at the famous market in Lourmarin, then climb into a vintage Citroën 2CV for a chauffeured drive through the Luberon mountains. You'll pass through vineyards and small villages before arriving at Domaine de la Citadelle winery. There you'll taste wines and enjoy a picnic lunch prepared by local chef Madame Dromer.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at Domaine de la Citadelle with selection of Provençal favorites paired with local wine)
Included Activities
- Browse the stalls of Lourmarin's famous market
- Chauffeured drive through Luberon mountains in vintage Citroën 2CV through vineyards and scenic villages
- Domaine de la Citadelle winery tour and wine tasting
- Picnic lunch at Domaine de la Citadelle prepared by local chef Madame Dromer
Landmarks Lourmarin Domaine de la Citadelle - Day 7
Les Baux de Provence
Start with a visit to Pont du Gard, the well-preserved Roman aqueduct built from soft yellow stone blocks centuries ago. Next, you'll head to Avignon where a local expert guides you through the Palace of the Popes, the famous broken bridge, and squares shaded by plane trees. After that, you'll drive through Alpilles National Park and arrive in Les Baux de Provence.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pont du Gard - well-preserved Roman aqueduct
- Guided tour of Avignon with Local Expert - Palace of the Popes, broken bridge, and squares
Landmarks Pont du Gard Palace of the Popes Pont Saint-Bénézet Alpilles National Park - Day 8
Carcassonne
You're heading to Carcassonne, one of Europe's largest surviving medieval walled cities. Along the way, you'll stop in Arles where a local guide takes you through the first century Roman Amphitheater and shows you sites connected to Van Gogh, who spent time here. Later you'll drive through Camargue before arriving at your hotel in Carcassonne.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Roman Amphitheater in Arles with Local Expert
- Explore places in Arles significant to Van Gogh with Local Expert
Landmarks Arles Amphitheater Carcassonne Camargue 
- Day 9
Carcassonne
Head into the countryside to Lastours, a village overlooked by four Cathar castles. You'll meet Chef Jean-Marc Boyer at Le Puits du Tresor, where you'll take a cooking class and prepare traditional French food paired with local wine. By evening, you'll relax on a cruise along the Canal du Midi, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional French cooking class meal prepared and savored with local wine)
Included Activities
- Traditional French cooking class with Michelin-starred Chef Jean-Marc Boyer at Le Puits du Tresor
- Savor prepared food with local wine
- Evening cruise of Canal du Midi - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks Lastours Canal du Midi - Day 10
Bordeaux
You're traveling to Bordeaux to see this elegant 18th-century city, then on to Saint-Émilion, regarded as one of France's most beautiful towns and also a UNESCO site. You'll drive through vineyards to Château de Ferrand for a winery tour and tasting. An exclusive dinner at the château caps off the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Exclusive dinner at Château de Ferrand)
Included Activities
- Explore elegant 18th-century Bordeaux
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site town of Saint-Émilion
- Château de Ferrand winery tour
- Wine tasting at Château de Ferrand
- Exclusive dinner at Château de Ferrand
Landmarks Saint-Émilion Château de Ferrand - Day 11
Bordeaux
This morning, take a stroll through Bordeaux before heading to Saint-Émilion, home to the oldest active wine-producing appellation in the Bordeaux region. Dinner at the historic Château du Ferrand brings your luxury tour to a memorable close.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Superb Celebration Dinner at historic Château du Ferrand)
Included Activities
- Stroll through Bordeaux
- Explore Saint-Émilion
- Celebration Dinner at historic Château du Ferrand
Landmarks Château du Ferrand - Day 12
Bordeaux
After breakfast, your chauffeur transfers you to Bordeaux Airport as your luxury journey comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
